TIANLI (ANDY) FENG

Tianli (Andy) Feng is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. His research focuses on thermal science and engineering, with an emphasis on thermal transport under extreme conditions and predictive, physics-based modeling. He earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University and subsequently worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow and R&D Associate Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Feng has received several honors, including the 2023 Brillouin Medal, the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award, an NSF CAREER Award, the ASME Rising Star of Mechanical Engineering Award, and an R&D 100 Award. He was also recognized as Assistant Professor of the Year at the University of Utah in both 2024 and 2025. He currently serves as the Heat Transfer Division Chair for ASME IMECE 2026.